Maori All Blacks squad for 2016 northern tour

Six new caps have been named in the side including this year’s New Zealand Under 20 captain, Wellington’s Leni Apisai.

Ash Dixon will take over from Charlie Ngatai in the captain’s role.

Five players still involved in Mitre 10 Cup Finals will join the squad in Auckland after their matches this weekend.

Maori All Blacks squad for 2016 northern tour:

Leni Apisai*

Tim Bateman

Otere Black

Shane Christie

Ash Dixon, Captain

Whetu Douglas*

Jason Emery

Chris Eves

Tom Franklin

Billy Guyton*

Kane Hames

Akira Ioane

Mike Kainga

James Lowe

Ben May

Marty McKenzie

Leighton Price*

Reed Prinsep*

Matt Proctor

Kara Pryor*

Marcel Renata

Joe Royal

Jacob Skeen

Sean Wainui

Brad Weber

Ihaia West

One more name is to be added.